In its final road game of 2022, Concordia will head to Briar Cliff for a matchup with the Chargers. The Bulldogs (3-5) own a 16-3 all-time series record after wining the 2021 matchup, 61-21, in Seward.
Five-hundred yards of offensive output wasn’t quite enough on Saturday (Oct. 29) as the Concordia University Football team suffered another close loss. No. 14 Midland defeated the Bulldogs, 41-31, despite three touchdowns from Luke Lang.
The Bulldogs came within an eyelash of extending their win streak in last week's 29-28 loss to Dordt. After three in a row at home, Concordia will take on rival Midland in Fremont on Saturday for the 67th all-time series meeting.
A school record performance versus Dordt led to quarterback DJ McGarvie being named the GPAC Offensive Player of the Week. McGarvie threw for 458 yards and four touchdowns while completing 34 passes.
Concordia couldn't hang onto a 28-20 fourth quarter lead and had its three-game win streak snapped by Dordt on Saturday (Oct. 22). In the 29-28 defeat, quarterback DJ McGarvie broke the program record for passing yards in a game.
Concordia will attempt to continue its surge this Saturday as it hosts Dordt on Saturday. The Bulldogs have strung together wins over Dakota Wesleyan, Jamestown and Mount Marty as the offense has found its identity.
Big plays on both sides of the ball, special teams miscues and another school record for Korrell Koehlmoos were part of the story on Saturday (Oct. 15). The Bulldogs racked up 431 yards of offense while defeating Mount Marty, 47-24.
Momentum is building for a Concordia Football team that has undergone an offensive revival over the past two weeks. Meanwhile, Devon Polley was named the GPAC Defensive Player of the Week on Monday.
A rising star on the interior of the Concordia defensive line, Devon Polley has been recognized as the GPAC Defensive Player of the Week. Polley produced four tackles, 2.5 sacks and two quarterback hurries in the win over Jamestown.
The offense put together its best day of the season behind a prolific passing attack quarterbacked by DJ McGarvie. The Bulldogs piled up more than 500 yards and won 30-15 as Korrell Koehlmoos became the program's all-time leading pass catcher.
"United in Purpose," the 2001 Concordia Football Team reached heights no other squad in program history has ever attained. Led by Coach Courtney Meyer, the Bulldogs enjoyed a special journey that resulted in a GPAC championship and national quarterfinal appearance.
Most people around campus know him as "Pot Roast." The four-year starting center and Psychology major grew into a first team all-conference performer while standing out as one of the more personable players on the Concordia roster.
Following a 7-3 season in 2021, Concordia Football returned to the practice fields this spring with an eye on making another leap forward. A number of fifth-year players are back in the fold and the overall talent level excites Head Coach Patrick Daberkow.
The momentum from a 7-3 mark in 2021 has carried over into recruiting for the Concordia Football program. As of signing day, the Bulldogs have secured pledges from 39 class of 2022 student-athletes.
Over the past four seasons, Garrett Schardt has made his mark at Concordia with a series of big plays and tough grabs. The Davenport native and BDS alum will have the option of returning for a fifth season after an All-America 2021 season.
All-American linebacker Lane Napier returned for a fifth year in 2021 and made good on his aspirations of helping Concordia Football win in a big way. Led by a stifling defense, the Bulldogs closed the campaign on a six-game win streak.
Four decades since that glorious season, the 1981 Concordia Football team continues to reserve a spot in program lore. The Bulldogs went 9-1, won the NIAC title and finished with a No. 12 national ranking.
Lane Napier joked that he wasn't ready to grow up in regards to his decision to return for a fifth season as a Bulldog. Napier is on track to shatter the GPAC tackle record he already owns.
Optimism abounds in the preparatory month of August for a 2021 Concordia Football team that league coaches have pegged for fifth place in the GPAC. The Bulldogs will kick off the season at Morningside.
Concordia Football looks to build upon its 4-4 mark in 2020 behind 16 returning starters. The Bulldogs return All-American linebacker Lane Napier and first team All-GPAC running back Jonah Weyand.